A Continental Puzzle

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What is the theory of 'Continental Drift'?

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The theory that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over time.

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Who proposed the theory of 'Continental Drift'?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What type of plate boundary causes continents to move apart?

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Divergent boundary.

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Where is the youngest plate material found on Earth?

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On the ocean floor.

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True or False: Identical landforms can be found on multiple continents.

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True.

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What evidence supports the theory of 'Continental Drift'?

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Similar landforms, fossils, and rock types found on different continents.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or trenches.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

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What role do fossils play in understanding continental drift?

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Fossils help scientists determine the conditions and time periods in which plants and animals lived.

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What is the significance of the ocean floor in plate tectonics?

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The ocean floor is where new plate material is created, making it the youngest part of the Earth's crust.